In children we invest
Our expert team of child care solicitors endeavour to make sure every child is protected as the largest provider of legal aid in the UK.
We help you look after their best interests
We understand that family life can be complicated and look to ensure the health and well-being of every child comes first.
We listen we support we act
No matter the issue, our solicitors are experienced in all child law matters and will act quickly on your behalf.
Helping you in your journey to adopt
Whether you are looking to adopt in the UK or internationally, our solicitors can guide you every step of the way.
If it's a question of custody we can help
We know care proceedings are not easy - our solicitors are committed to finding the best solution for you and your family.
Child Care Videos
Specific Issue & Prohibited Steps Orders
Date when Video was Published: 01/07/2017
Script for the above Video
Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps Orders are both are orders under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989.
A Specific Issue Order makes a decision where the parents are not able to reach an agreement, for example which school a child will attend.
A Prohibited Steps Order prevents a parent from taking a certain ‘step’, limiting their ability to exercise their Parental Responsibility, such as preventing a parent from removing their child from the country.
When a court is considering an application for a Prohibited Steps Order or a Specific Issue Order the child’s welfare is right at the top. The welfare checklist in the Children Act includes consideration of the child’s wishes and feelings, the child’s needs and other relevant factors.
The court will avoid any delay in making a decision because delay is not considered to be in a child’s best interests. The court will only make an order if it is better for the child to do so than to make no order at all. The court will also consider specific guidance from case law.
Solicitors in all of Duncan Lewis’s branches are able to provide advice and representation for Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders. Legal aid is available in some cases and we also offer competitive fixed fees for privately paying clients.
To speak to one of our experienced lawyers please call on 0207 923 4020 or visit us at: www.duncanlewis.com. We look forward to hearing from you .
Disclaimer
This video content was created on 01/07/2017 to provide an overview of the legal position and the information was correct at the time this video was created. This video has been produced for purposes of generic information and marketing purposes only. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice or as a substitute for the particularised advice of your own legal advisor. Please consult one of our lawyers to provide you with advice and assistance on any matters touched on this video. Viewing of this video does not create legally binding advice and does not create a retainer with Duncan Lewis Solicitors.
This video is Copyrighted at Duncan Lewis Solicitors 2017. Any illegal reproduction of this content is prohibited and will result in immediate legal action.